1988 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (270 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2008 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Estate | IS |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
